Fob Trucking Merchandiser - Minneapolis, MN

Archer Daniels Midland•Minneapolis, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of FOB Trucking Merchandiser is to work closely with ADM Origination, ADM Milling, ADM Processing, ADM Fertilizer, Edible Bean & Pea Protein specialty groups, and other ADM FOB Trucking teams to maximize company trading opportunities. There is a strong emphasis on communication and teamwork in this position to provide cost-competitive, reliable freight for the placement of ADM and third-party products in the marketplace.

Requirements

University Degree in Agriculture or related field of study
1+ years of experience in commodity trading, fertilizer or logistics
Computer competence, especially use of email, Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, & PP), PC Miler, IBM, Customs Brokers, and internal web-based applications
Demonstrated capacity to excel in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Achievement motivation
Analytical thinking
Continuous improvement mindset
Relationship management
Conceptual thinking
Self-confidence
Dealing with failure
Flexibility
Information Seeking
Innovation
Organizational awareness

Responsibilities

Coordinate shipments, ensuring timely delivery to customers and contract execution.
Tender freight to both private fleet and third-party carriers, evaluating performance and cost-effectiveness.
Build and maintain relationships with other ADM divisions, external customers and truck carriers to ensure contract execution.
Discover and enhance market opportunities.
Increase the number of origination and destination markets while utilizing trucks to expand the draw territories for the upper Midwest FOB Trucking territory.
Understand and analyze current freight rates, freight lanes and product flows for trade areas.
Communicate market information both within the office and throughout the company as market opportunities present themselves.

Benefits

medical/Rx
dental
vision
on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement
flexible spending accounts
health savings account
401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
discounted employee stock purchasing program
life insurance
disability
workers’ compensation
legal assistance
identity theft protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
Paid time off
paid holidays
Adoption assistance
paid maternity and parental leave
Tuition assistance
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs